Turkey Trot

I had the pleasure of running in a Turkey Trot on Thanksgiving day in Batavia, Illinois. The race was on the Fox River, hence the Fox! I placed 530th overall and 27th in my age group running 4 miles at 34.32 minutes. Not my best time, but I loved it and hope to do more races! Jessie

Trip to Illinois Part 2

We had a blast seeing family over Thanksgiving. My sister Sarah and her boyfriend Andy graciously let us stay in their home for the entire week! My brother Mike and his fiance as well as my sister Beth and her husband and son came out for the weekend. I was even thrilled to see my Mom's sisters, my Aunt Cathy and Aunt Carmi. As always, we couldnt see everyone and always wish we had more time. As we were driving down Sarah's street heading home Jack said, "when can we see everyone again?" I feel the same way! Happy Thanksgiving. Love, Jessie

Our Trip to Illinois

We left on a Friday and traveled through or visited family in 7 states over Thanksgiving Vacation. Here are a few pictures leading up to Thanksgiving. We were so happy to see Niles, MI family and also South Bend, IN family, forgot camera in South Bend. We visited Chicago briefly and enjoyed the American Girl Store and the NEW Lego store they just put in next door! We enjoyed many parks and so much love, the kids were spoiled and did not want to come back! Jessie

Veterans day Parade

This is only some of the Girl Scouts in my troop. We took this picture before everyone was here. We walked in the parade and passed out flags and got 2nd place! Happy Veterans Day! Jessie

Veterans day Assembly

Maddie and Eleanor had a Veteran Day Assembly at their school. Maddie is in the honor choir and sang 2 songs. Eleanor made a picture of her and her daddy to post on the Hero Wall! It was a good day, we love you Bryan! Love, Jessie

Happy Halloween

The kids and I went trick or treating with our friends! Here are a few shots of the kids striking a pose, making a silly face and then finally a real picture, haha! Maddie was Hermine, Ella a witch and Jack, Luke Skywalker! We had fun running from house to house this year. Happy Halloween, Jessie

Carving Pumpkins

The kids had fun carving their pumpkins! Maddie and Eleanor pretty much did everything by themselves! The middle one is Eleanors, on the right is Maddie's cat and on the left is the "scarey" one Jack and I did! How fun, Jessie